Well, this is No. 3 for Frank Robinson in Washington since he left as manager of the Nationals.
On Saturday, he will be one of seven "Living Legends" honored by the Library of Congress, along with Mario Andretti, Julian Bond and four other legendary figures in their field.
This is the third honor Robinson has received in Washington that didn't come from the Nationals. Last year he was presented with first Jackie Robinson Society Community Recognition Award from George Washington University and then was inducted into the Greater Washington Sports Alliance Hall of Champions.
Still, no official honor or presentation from the Nationals -- the team Robinson managed the first two years in Washington, helping usher baseball back to the city.
Well, not quite. Robinson is honored in the new ballpark.
There is a painting of him on one of the posts through the concourse on the first base side of the ballpark.
Of course, there are paintings of a number of players on those posts throughout the ballpark -- a tribute to baseball legends, primarly Hall of Famers.
Frank Robinson is on one side of the post, and Brooks Robinson is on the other.
Hopefully, both sides can still come together and present a fitting tribute and day for the Hall of Famer.
Maybe they could have it the next time the Marlins are in town. It would kick up the attendance for that day.
Comments (1)
The Lerners are allowing Stan Kasten obvious lack of class and baseball knowledge to lower their standing in this city, Frank Robinson helped bring baseball and the fans back to RFK in 2005 in not honoring Frank Mr Kasten you in my humble opinion are opening yourself up to a lot of criticism,jealousy,pettiness and above all a serious lack of common courtesy Mr Robinson is a revered sports icon in this area having helped the Baltimore Orioles usher in a new era of excellence in 1966. He along with other African American ballplayers helped break the color barrier in major league basball He has forgotten more basball than most of us and that includes you Mr Kasten can remember As a longtime resident of Washington DC and a Nationals fan I think I speak for a lot of "real" fans give this Hall of Famer his day which he richly deserves.
Posted by DARNELL G MAGRUDER | April 11, 2008 11:47 AM